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California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced several reappointments to various professional boards. The appointees include James De La Torre, Jane Kang, David Konieczny, Nick Boyd, Christopher Jones, Hemesh Patel, Sandra Sims, Antonio Benjamin, Francisco Silva, Denise Tugade, Lessie Moore, Amanda Gallo, Michael Mark, and Kyle Finley. The positions typically require Senate confirmation, with compensation usually set at $100 per diem, though a few do not require Senate approval and some receive no compensation.
Governor of California Announces New Appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a series of appointments to different boards and authorities. Among the appointees, James De La Torre, a Physician at Emergent Medical Associates, has been reappointed to the Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board. Jane Kang, a Level II Paramedic at the San Francisco Fire Department, and David Konieczny, Operations Manager at McCormick Ambulance, join De La Torre on the same board. These positions come with $100 per diem, sans Senate confirmation.
Appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences
Nick Boyd, Director of Clinical Training for Counseling at VA San Diego Healthcare System, and Christopher Jones, an Educational Psychologist with Dynamic Interventions Inc., have been reappointed to the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Both positions require Senate confirmation and offer $100 per diem.
Reappointments to the Osteopathic Medical Board and Optometry Board
Hemesh Patel, a Family Physician and Obesity Medicine Specialist, has been reappointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Sandra Sims, HR Business Partner at the University of California, rejoins the California State Board of Optometry. Both boards offer $100 per diem and do not require Senate confirmation.
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians and Contractors State License Board Appointments
Lessie Moore, an Adjunct Professor at San Bernardino Valley College, has been reappointed to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Amanda Gallo, Assistant to the General Manager at East Bay Regional Park District, and Michael Mark, from SMART Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104, rejoin the Contractors State License Board. Senate confirmation and $100 per diem apply to all positions except Moore’s.
Other Board Appointments
Antonio Benjamin, a Partner at PA Consulting Group, and Francisco Silva, CEO of the California Primary Care Association, have been reappointed to the California Health Facilities Financing Authority. Denise Tugade, Legislative Analyst for Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, will continue serving on the Court Reporters Board of California. Kyle Finley, President of Twin Termite and Pest Control, has been reappointed to the Structural Pest Control Board. Senate confirmation is required for all positions, with all but the Health Facilities Financing Authority providing $100 per diem.
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